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WILL YOU HELP SAVE THE WORLD?

Mask or Menace is a panfandom urban 'superhero' genre DWRP game, where heroes, villains, and everyone in between seek to survive and thrive in a world loosely parallel to our own.
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THE MAJORITY REPORT: OCTOBER 10TH, 2019
What do you mean the Circle J isn't there anymore?


IT'S OVER 9000
As seen on FizzyList News:
A video has gone viral- with 20 million views in the last 24 hours- showing what appears to be an imPort summoning... a ghost?

The video, simply titled "Power Test", was originally posted on imPort Ben Hargreeves's Bluetube Vlog. It shows his brother, imPort Klaus Hargreeves, seemingly conjuring a spirit from the very grave itself. The spirit seems transparent, glows with an etheral blue light, and is constantly out of focus making her face appear blurry.

Calling herself "Birdie", the so-called spirit carried on a brief conversation with the two men, even lifting an object off a nearby table and putting it down, before disappearing.

The video itself has set off a firestorm of speculation, with comments ranging from "GHOSTS ARE REAL" to "obviously it was an illusion, duh", to wondering if this is viral marketing for an as yet unnamed film.

The imPorts in question could not be reached for comment.

Cast your vote now. Do you believe that ghosts exist?

THE PARTY WAS ROCKIN'
As Seen in the “Nonah Gazette”: Asteroid devastates Nonah city block!
Rumor has it that a space rock decimated a city block late October 1st, right outside local imPort family Hargreeves' house.

What started as something of a celebrity birthday celebration for four of Nonah’s imPorts, including model and actress, Allison Hargreeves, and their two siblings, ended with cleanup and rescue efforts from some of the imPort community’s finest.

Late Tuesday night, chaos broke out in the streets of Nonah after a devastating explosion demolished the immediate area of the blast site. Eyewitness Hugh Mann described the scene as “something out of a nightmare,” with an entire city block being destroyed in a matter of minutes.

Although there are reports of hospitalizations- some in critical condition- and Nonah property damage remains extensive, there were minimal fatalities in the aftermath. Search and rescue efforts were led not only by the bevy of imPorts who had gathered for the celebration, but also notable Aegis Force members Ashley Williams and Finn.

Speculation for the explosion has ranged from the mundane guesses of a gas leak to the wild assumption of an asteroid, or a new villain testing their powers. Local astrophysicist, Dr. Aster Royd, said that the asteroid theory seems the most likely.

“A small enough asteroid would be enough to cause extensive damage to a city block without wrecking the infrastructure below it. It’s our team’s hope to find some samples to study!”

The Hargreeves and associated guests were unavailable for comment.

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING SERIOUS
As seen in major news outlets and distributed press releases:

The State Department has declared a national emergency in reaction to the increasing difficulties with dimensional fluctuations. Citizens are asked to report any and all paranormal activities to the nearest available military personnel. Troops will be deployed to highest affected areas in order to help maintain order and contain dangerous elements.

PARTY DOWN
As seen in notices from the government:
Due to the state of emergency and the fact that the intended venue of the De Chima Art Museum seems to have vanished overnight, this month's swear-in has been postponed until further notice. The government issues profuse thanks to the patriotic imPorts for their understanding and patience. Newly arrived imPorts will receive a pamphlet titled "Registration and You: The Making of an American Hero" and a book of coupons for local businesses to make up for the delay.

CODE SWITCH
The Homeland Security Advisory System has moved from GHOSTLY GRAY to BLOOD RED because.

The Majority Report comes out the 10th of every month. You may find details and submit here. The cut-off time is 12:01 AM PST on the 9th.
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[Oracle is on your airwaves, using a voice distortion to make a call on all imPorts.]

Seeing the posts here, we have all received some form of message. A cipher. I want to decode it. We need to.

What message have you received?

[OOC EDIT: Per the recent OOC Mod Post, and a response to my question to them on plurk, the thread that previously held the solution and discussion about it has been deleted. I apologize to those that had commented in these threads, but this post's aim is to begin the IC discussion process. I look forward to future posts that will reflect the solution in game!]

[Video]

Oct. 5th, 2019 07:10 pm
sleight_of_hand: (You seriously suck.)
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Hey, so.

Whoever's going around sending creepy texts? Could you, just uh... not do that?

Thaaaaaaanks.

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Oct. 5th, 2019 10:25 am
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[ The video opens on Carol at the airfield where she works, finishing up some maintenance on a Cessna Skywagon. She has a rag in one hand and a wrench in the other, her phone propped up on something to capture the scene. ]

There have been some more... informal polls online lately. [ She's looking at you, Bow... ] For once, I have a more serious question to ask.

I've been giving a lot of thought to what I'm going to do with my time here. So far, I've been assigned the job of Flight Instructor at Heropa Airfield, which... Don't get me wrong, it fits. I can do it. But it's not exactly what I've been training my whole life to do. Back home, a... while ago, admittedly... I was in the Air Force. And I heard that imPorts can join the Air Force here, but there's a caveat: They need to be registered first.

I've been here a couple months now, but I haven't registered yet, because I don't know how I should feel about the government having my name on a list. That's why I'm coming to you, for... advice, I guess? Opinions?

Should I register? Should I not? What are the pluses and minuses to each option?

[ Okay, that's enough sincerity for one afternoon. Carol's face breaks out in a sarcastic grin. ]

Or if you just want to tell me your favorite animal, that's fine, too.

[Video]

Aug. 23rd, 2019 05:50 am
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Hello, imPorts. Today, I'm here to talk to you about the importance of being a hero.

It's right there, isn't it?

ImPort. Im-port-ance!

[He claps his hands together to punctuate the word and grins.]

You are important, here, to this world as one of its heroes. Like The Avengers or The Justice League, every one of you has or was given some special skills to make you unique and to make you a hero.

It doesn't matter if you don't believe it now. You will. You were brought here for a purpose and you must all act accordingly. It doesn't matter what you did in your past. What counts is the here and the now and moving forward!

Maybe you're already making great strides to help. Maybe you're new and lost. Either way, you are important and a hero and always keep that in mind. With evey action. With every interview. You are the public face of imPorts; all of you!

Be the best hero that you can be and together we can prevail. We will overcome any threat. Break through any boundary. Foil any nefarious scheme. Believe in yourself, and believe in the people around you.

We will win this fight; whatever fight comes our way. Maybe through negotiations. Maybe through physical force. No matter what your power or skillset, you can use it to your best advantage. Your best power is right up here.

[He taps the side of his head.]

Your mind. Your will. Your belief in yourself and in others.

Keep hold of that and you will succeed.

[He looks pleased, pausing a moment before adding.]

Now I am open to any questions you may have. The floor is yours.
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[ Is this guy new? You might think so, if you’re not one of those (un)lucky imPorts that have been around for a while then he won’t be familiar. But he isn’t behaving like most newcomers - the tall, poised young man is perfectly comfortable with his new device, and he’s walking through the streets of Heropa like he knows exactly where he’s going. ]

It has come to my attention that I was ported out for nine months, which is very inconvenient for me. 

[ Yusuke doesn’t raise his voice, but his tone is harsh. He’s annoyed, but not enough to lose his cool. In his mind, it was just yesterday that he was rearranging his artwork with his roommate, and now, he’s not even sure if his roommate is still here. ]

I know that it is uncommon for imPorts to be gone from his world for so long and still remember, but surely, there are others? Please contact me, if so, it looks like all of my accounts have been purged. Much has changed, in what seems like only hours.

[ As he said, very inconvenient. He approaches the porch of a house, formerly Heropa’s imPort housing, unit 15, which has since reverted back into a rental for locals. He hasn’t stopped recording, but the phone falls to his side, leaving his audience with a view of sidewalk and trees, and the sound of a confident knock on the door. 

And a not-so-confident question, once it’s answered. ]


...does Jaime Reyes still live here? [ … ] I see. I am sorry to bother you.

[ That’s fine. There’s no need to panic! Just to stop and take a moment, before walking back the other way and resuming his broadcast with a furrowed brow. ]


This world may have moved on without me. That would be...a shame.
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[personal profile] lempereur
[ Yuri Plisetsky is dead.

Well, not really, because he’s looking straight at the camera, but he’s doing a pretty convincing job. If you look for a while, you’ll see that it’s just makeup and latex prosthetics, but god help you if you opened this post around kids. He’s joined by Yusuke, also in spooky makeup, albeit of the less gorehound-y variety. ]


Boo. [ Yuri is, of course, doing nothing to soothe how alarming he initially looks, but damn if he doesn't look thoroughly pleased with the effect. ]

[ Yusuke looks cheerfully at the camera, which is either soothing, or even more scary. Your mileage may vary. ]

Hello, everyone. It appears that Halloween is approaching, so we have been practicing for a festive new project. We will be offering costume and makeup services, and as you can see from my lovely model, it can be as horrible and frightening as you would like.

[ Yuri leans forward to draw the viewer's attention, interjecting. ] For a fee, of course. Variable depending on how complicated a look you're asking for, but you can take us as proof that it will be worth every penny.

Feel free to contact us here, or privately. Elaborate gore takes time, so reserve your time early. Have a good--Yuri, you got blood on it.

[ It’ll wash off. ]

( video )

Oct. 5th, 2018 05:48 pm
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[ The woman who appears on the screen will be familiar to many, her dark eyes fixed on the camera to directly address whoever may receive the message. ]

Hello. My name is Padmé Amidala, though many of you may already know me.

[ She doesn't hesitate or show any signs of the nerves she's feeling, the worry she has over what this may do to the others here. They have a right to know. ]

I understand that this isn't my first time here, but I have no memory of these previous experiences, and so I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to all who knew me before. I am truly sorry for the pain this may cause you, and would very much like to meet all of you again when you are ready.

[ There's a pop of noise and she looks over her shoulder at a cloud of dust blooming from the room behind her. With a slight frown, she turns her attention back to the screen. ]

Also, I don't believe my apartment's cleaning droid likes me very much. If anyone has some advice on this, I'd be very grateful to hear it.
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Hey, what's your favorite horror movie?

[So starts Veronica's latest video, showing her dressed as Nancy Thompson from A Nightmare on Elm Street. The costume's not complete just yet, there are three wigs of varying shades of brown in front of her, but she's definitely getting a headstart on putting this outfit together.

There's also a small stack of DVDs beside one of the wigs, with titles such as Children of the Corn, Massacre at Camp Macintosh, and Friday the 13th printed on the sides. Clearly she's put some thought into this.]


Barring that, in case you had no idea what a movie was before you came here, what's your favorite kind of horror story? Something with ghosts, monsters, evil killers—if it's something you'd tell around a campfire to scare the shit out of your friends, I'd like to hear about it. [She taps the stack of DVDs.] Research purposes, you see.

[And by research, she means she's trying to find the movies that'll terrify the shit out of the most people to screen for the night.]

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Sep. 20th, 2018 11:14 pm
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[Who wants some boring news, when you have your resident Heropa-gremlin...up in what appears to be Nonah.]

Listen up! There are some new master brewers in town for your caffeine needs--as long as you don't mind a day trip to Nonah for it.

[There's that wicked, plotting grin as she pans the camera up to a sign hanging on the building behind her. It proudly reads: "Cafe LeBlanc".]

Get ready to have your socks knocked off by the best coffee and/or curry you've ever had. Made by yours truly--or Akira, if he ever shows up for his job. [You know, the one she didn't tell you about.]

Come for that HP/SP boost, imPorts. Available in mild, spicy, and death-defying-LeBlanc-Special.

[ Video ]

Sep. 3rd, 2018 09:01 pm
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[ this is a sensitive topic, and Kaneki often hides away from those behind TEXT but he will be doing a video today out of respect, mostly. He is wearing an eyepatch on the opposite eye he usually wears it and seems to be dressed up really nicely. ]

I have been here for four years, officially. Time and age is still a bit confusing after this long, but my first network post was four years ago when I was only 18. I've seen many people come and go, I've lost many, saw many forget this place and myself, and I remember all of them. Dearly.

We never know how to see this sort of date. If we should be happy or sad to spend year after year here, and all the implications that come with it. I wonder how it feels to others, because I don't know how it feels to me. Do you even celebrate this? Or drink yourself silly? [ he smiles a little, a sad sort of smile, but shakes his head after ] There is a memorial in Heropa, for us to remember those imPort who have left. I guess that's how I will celebrate this day.


[ but moving on from that. ]

I know new imPorts just arrived, I'm sorry this is such a sad introduction. I'm Ken Kaneki, and apart from being here for so long, I've also written a F.A.Q for new arrivals, and those who like to read a lot, I've also written notes on everything that happened since 2015. [ he will attach a link to the F.A.Q and to his NOTES ]

Finally, if someone has questions, feel free to ask. I don't mind answering them. Or, you can drop by my coffee shop, in Nonah. We serve Japanese food and really good coffee.  Though, we will have some changes to the place soon. In any case - [ and with a small bow of his head, kaneki turns off the feed ]

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Sep. 2nd, 2018 05:46 pm
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[Hey, here's a familiar face for a few of you! Akira just got back and he knows how this place is.]

I'm definitely going to regret asking this but- What did I miss?

Other than my own eighteenth birthday!!! Seriously? Now what? Am I eighteen now or do I have to wait a month? Or a whole year?!

[Not that he is sure he's ready for Adulthood yet but you know. How DID that work when time was all messed up?]

Who wants to have a party for me anyway? I don't need any presents or anything, but you know. It's been a little tough lately, might wanna wind down somehow.

[Video]

Aug. 20th, 2018 09:28 pm
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[ Yep, it's Ambassador election time, and here's Adachi again, giving a sheepish smile to the camera. Does he get bonus votes for being tenacious? No? ]

Well, here we are again, guys; coming full circle back to Maurita Falls.

[ He let out a breath, leaning back in the chair he's seated in. Riza's tail can be seen for a moment, perking up from where she's seated on his lap, before he reaches down to shove it out of the way. ]

As usual, I'm pushing for my message of unity between imPorts and the native population. I think now, more than ever, we need to make sure people know that overall, we're on their side, not working against them. I feel the Alke has helped with this, but there's so much more we can do. In Maurita Falls specifically, I not only want to bring imPort support to the police department, but I want to make an effort in nipping criminal activity before it could even start.

I'd like to propose a youth center; a place where imPorts can work one on one with kids and young adults. Help them with school, with physical activity; help them find an outlet for their lives that doesn't ultimately lead to crime. This'll be great for them, helping them find positive role models, but I think it would be beneficial to imPorts that are struggling as well.

[ He paused a moment, absently reaching down to pet Riza. Her head perks up at that, looking up at him, and the thump of her tail against the desk can be heard. ]

...in honor of Ambassador Amidala, I want to bring back an idea of mine that she liked: mental health services for imPorts. Let's face it, we're all pulled here against our will, many of us while we're in the middle of no so great circumstances. It's jarring, and not all of us can recover from that, if at all. I want to push for a team to be right there at Cape Canaveral when we arrive, but also for there to be facilities open at every imPort city, so that anyone can get help any time they wish.

[ Riza reached up after that, licking under his chin. Adachi's face scrunched up, trying very hard to remain serious and not start laughing. ]

S-so yeah; be sure to toss me a vote this election, guys.
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[The video is a little shaky, as if whoever's taking it isn't used to using camera phones. That should strike those who recognize the tired face on the other end of the camera as wrong, given he's posted before, months ago, but it's obvious something it off. His hair's shorter than the last time he was here, disheveled, dark rings under his eyes and a small cut healing up on his cheek just like it was when he first arrived here the first time. Legs propped up on a desk in what's presumably his room, he has music playing in the background, lights off save for what peeks through the half-opened blinds, his exhaustion is equal only to how profoundly done he looks with the whole situation.]

Alright, according to the file the government's file on me - anybody else rubbed wrong by us bein' tagged and scoped out like that before we so much as set a foot on the ground? - I've been here before. [He tilts his head slightly, thoughtfully, though his voice is a carefully controlled near-monotone and his expression is unresponsive to this fact.] Thing is, that doesn't hold water with me. Last I knew was I taking a well-earned nap back home. Unless I took one helleva hit to the head without knowing, I'm damn sure I oughta remember world-hopping.

So. Who can tell me what's really going on and what the status quo for this place is? I'd go digging through things myself but life's taught me not to disregard anyone's opinions. Never know when someone'll have the piece of the puzzle that cracks it all wide open.

[Offhandedly, with an idle shrug,] Oh, right. Name's Brendan. Brendan Frye. If that actually does ring any bells, drop me a line? I'd like t' have words.

[He cuts the feed without another word, face still expressionless.]

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Jun. 26th, 2018 10:28 pm
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So uh...what's the weirdest item you've found based after you so far?

[Eikichi may or may not have found some very weird things in a very NSFW part of the city.]
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[Sup network, there's a small messy-haired boy on your feeds this afternoon, looking a bit bummed. He's sitting at a desk with an open notebook next to him, a few things in it crossed out. If you squint, you might be able to make out a couple locations.]

Umm...I was wondering, is there a way to know for sure that someone's been "sent home"? One of my roommates...he hasn't been home in a few weeks. I thought maybe he just moved out without telling us, but none of the locals have seen him recently, either. I've tried checking the other cities, too.

If he's back home, then that's fine, but what if....

[He trails off, rubbing at his neck. If Bakugo hasn't been sent home, he's probably going to get an earful for making a post like this.]

I just want to be sure he's gone and not hurt or in trouble or something.

[He offers a small bow to the screen.]

Thank you.
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[personal profile] girlybruiser
[ It's around midnight when this gets posted to the Network. While that isn't late for most imPorts, it's quite late for Haru herself. ]

Father's Day is soon. It might be a bit of a ridiculous thought, but I wonder how many of us really reflect on our relationships with our fathers during this time.
To be completely honest, it didn't occur to me how much I would be thinking about it myself. It feels rather silly, but... at the same time I am sure many of us have complex relationships with them.
Mine has long passed, although I can't help but think about all the things left unsaid and undone. He hurt and used people for personal gain, but toward the end he was going to try and make amends for the things he did.
I feel I should be mourning him in spite of everything, though it has been so long I do not even know where to begin.
... I am sorry, does that make sense?



( ooc: haru is no tech expert, so for those who would know how if they want to uncover who anon is, please just ask first. for those who would know/figure out it's haru, feel free to have them ask. )

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Jun. 3rd, 2018 01:01 pm
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Are there any talented painters available for commission? Or alternatively, if anyone has recommendations for native talent, that would work just as well. I'm looking for photorealism in particular.

It would be wonderful if it could be done within about two weeks, but it's not absolutely vital. It's meant to be a gift.

☀ 01 ☀

May. 15th, 2018 05:13 pm
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DISCOVER YOUR PATRON GOD* TODAY!

Give your answers to the following questions in the comments, and BAPHOMET will analyze your soulful results. Then we can chat about it! If you're a Pantheon god already and you take the quiz YOU CHEATER I reserve the right to all and any bullshit.

(1) WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL LEGEND?
A. My dick, like a mythical tale, has been passed from mouth to mouth.
B. My legend is yet written.
C. Empathy & compassion.
D. I am feared and admired.
E. The fact that I owe answer to no one.
F. My own gorgeous reflection.

(2) WHO OR WHAT HAS GIVEN YOU YOUR POWER?
A. A generally healthy lifestyle and a little bit of good luck.
B. I derive power from my relationships with others.
C. I inherited it from a source of damnation.
D. I'm sad and powerless, boohoo.
E. My hopes, ambitions, & dreams.
F. Fuck you.

(3) HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN YOUR FRIEND GROUP?
A. The smart one.
B. The pretty one.
C. The cool one.
D. The crazy one.


(4) DID YOU TAKE A WHISKY DRINK OR A VODKA DRINK?
A. Whisky.
B. Vodka.
C. Neither.
D. boTH.


(5) WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR?
A. Never reaching my full potential.
B. Being secretly hated by my loved ones & friends.
C. Crossing a rubicon that goes against my moral standards.
D. Losing out on adventure or meaning.
E. Dying alone.
F. Personality quizzes are stupid and fake and yet I, as massive hypocrite, took one anyway.

(6) FILL IN THE BLANK.
WE ARE THE _____________ , MY FRIENDS.

*Only applies to Pantheon gods, sorry Other Gods I Don't Know As Well.